Read the review of "Rathlin's Black History", a radio program by BBC Radio Ulster about the history of the Black Family on Rathlin Island (online feed available until 5 September).

Join Michael, Shay, Mary and more members of the Black Family on the Irish Festival Cruise from 30 January till 6 February 2011. We will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Poesia and are calling on the lush tropics of Key West, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. For more details visit www.irishtours.com

Shay is having his birthday bash at The Freight on 18 September.